Chattanooga Basketball

Postgame Quotes

Chattanooga 67 ? Samford 62

McKenzie Arena ? Chattanooga, Tenn.

Feb. 21, 2009

Head Coach John Shulman

“That was a tournament game. You don't need a week off then play Samford. They are no fun to guard any way and are really no fun to guard after taking a week off. They are so different offensively and defensively that I am thrilled to get out of here with a win.”

What does this win do for the confidence of this team for the next two weeks?

“There was no panic at halftime. I did not fell great at half but there was no panic. I think that our confidence level is at an all time high and our kids are excited about playing. We are 11-6 in the league after starting 0-3 and I like that.”

Senior Kevin Goffney

On this being a rivalry game:

“I would not call it a rivalry because they just came to the league but they are a good team.  They are taught to guard and will be tough for whoever they play.”

Senior Stephen McDowell

On handling close game situations:

“What we have been trying to do is get stops then throw it to our post players because we know that they are going to get fouled and get to the free throw line.”

Senior Nicchaeus Doaks

On sweeping Samford:

 “It was very important.  They are a very talented team and are very difficult to guard. They are able to knock down shots when they need to but we did what we had to do to get the win.”